In some ways Theo is right; there was more clutching and grabbing in the 80's and 90's, so that would have made life more difficult for Johnny. But, in the 80's especially, there were also WAY more high scoring games than there are today.
Furthermore the 250 lb. players (if there were any) were not as nearly as mobile as the big guys are today.
Personally, I think more guys in Theo's era would have a harder time playing in today's game than the other way around.
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